Which is the true statement about oxidation-reduction reactions?
A) Reduction is the loss of electrons
B) Reduction is the loss of hydrogen atoms
C) Oxidation is the loss of electrons or the addition of hydrogen ions
D) Reduction and oxidation sometimes occur together, but not always

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Oxidation is the loss of electrons, and reduction is the gain of electrons. In redox reactions, oxidation and reduction always occur together.

Which Is the True Statement About Oxidation-Reduction Reactions